A well-meaning CEO admitted recently in conversation that he ruled a woman executive out of the running for a more senior role. The job required a move abroad and the CEO felt it might be too much for...
As I sit down to write this, the sun is shining but sadly I am not outside enjoying it. Like most people, I am between meetings and trying to keep focused on the important things while navigating my...
As if the past two years haven’t been tough enough for UK workers on both a personal and professional level, they’re now facing a cost-of-living crisis and rampant inflation at its highest level in 40...
A majority (54%) of employers would like to offer support gambling, alcohol, or drug addiction, yet just 4% do.
It should never be the case that a person who wants a job cannot find work. This is particularly true in a labour market where there are a record number of job vacancies (1.3 million). And yet, there...
A new study from King’s College suggests that stereotypes around women’s ability to play chess may explain why they underperform when competing against men. Move away from the world of chess to the...
The pandemic accelerated the uptake of digital learning and caused companies to rethink their training programmes. Edmund Tirbutt explores the secret to getting hybrid learning and development right
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is high on the agenda for most organisations. A recent report by HR and payroll firm, SD Worx highlighted that 68% of UK organisations are now committed to...
In a world order that seems to resist simplification with a myriad of huge, complex and interconnected challenges, declaring one most important issue to focus on may seem like something more elusive...
A cafe owner in Australia has caused controversy after asking female employees to wear red stickers to show when they are on their period.
The pandemic saw an uptick in the number of people discovering they have ADHD. In the latest D&I Clinic, consultant Jess Peacock discusses how to support those colleagues, either with or without a...
Covid and high energy prices could create more issues in extreme cold, than extreme heat.
